People love to run with their dogs. And why not? Cats just look at you like you’re out of your mind. But dogs are like having a… Read more “RUNNING WITH FIDO”
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DRAFT McCHEESE!
With the political primary season coming down to the wire in Ohio and Florida on March 15th, and the Republican establishment going bat-sh*t crazy (as Lindsey Graham… Read more “DRAFT McCHEESE!”
THEORY OF PERVERSE INCENTIVES IN RUNNING
When applied to American politics the theory of Perverse Incentives shows how gerrymandering congressional districts has led to gridlock rather than problem-solving – ostensibly the purpose of… Read more “THEORY OF PERVERSE INCENTIVES IN RUNNING”
THE NEED FOR WHITE HATS V. BLACK HATS
Last night’s Standard Charter Dubai Marathon showed in microcosm all the strengths as well as all the weaknesses confronting foot racing as public spectacle. From a purely… Read more “THE NEED FOR WHITE HATS V. BLACK HATS”
ELLIPTICAL THOUGHTS
Ever find yourself standing around somewhere – maybe Costco or Target – and realize you’re doing some made up yoga pose in the middle of the aisle? … Read more “ELLIPTICAL THOUGHTS”
TENNIS ENTERS THE DARKNESS
Forget it, it’s all the same. As John Manyama, manager of 1989 New York City Marathon champion Juma Ikangaa lamented after visiting a big time Manhattan disco… Read more “TENNIS ENTERS THE DARKNESS”
RYAN HALL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
The end of an era is upon us. And it is hard to believe, really. Ryan Hall announced his retirement from competitive athletics today at the still… Read more “RYAN HALL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT”
PEACE FOR OUR TIME REDUX
We heard it in September 1938 when British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain returned from Munich announcing “Peace for our time” after meeting with Chancellor Hitler regarding Germany’s… Read more “PEACE FOR OUR TIME REDUX”
WHAT WOULD IT TAKE?
The self-inflicted wounds suffered by the sport of athletics in 2015 fit neatly into a world at-large now forced to come to terms with an apocalyptic nihilism that doesn’t share the basic assumptions of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
A DAUGHTER’S JOURNEY, A MOTHER’S PRIDE
They say there are eight million stories in the naked city. But on marathon day in New York the spotlight shines brightest on a mere (though still… Read more “A DAUGHTER’S JOURNEY, A MOTHER’S PRIDE”